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Principles of User Experience (UX)

ART-40638

Principles of User Experience
10 Weeks | Recommended Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of HTML & CSS and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) 

The field of user Experience (UX) Design is ever evolving-- and with this evolution comes new design tools, techniques and strategies. As the first course of the UX Design Certificate, Principles of User Experience is an introduction to the science behind UX design, illustrating the breadth of the field that extends well beyond the web and demonstrating the strict research methodologies that support it. 

Understand the principles of Human Factors and User Interface Design, including theories of human-computer interaction, and design principles and standards.

In this Principles of UX course, you will also focus on user-and-task analysis (framing, establishing goals), field research methods (observation, interviewing, testing, documentation of personas, budgeting), usability testing and the UX process (task models user journeys, content requirements, wireframes), and more.

 

What You'll Learn

  • Understand Human Factors and UI Design: Explore principles of Human Factors and User Interface Design, including human-computer interaction theories and design standards.
  • Apply Human-Computer Interaction Theories: Integrate theories of human-computer interaction into UX design processes.
  • Understand Visual Design Principles: Learn graphic art and visual design standards essential for creating effective user interfaces.
  • Conduct User Research: Apply user research techniques to gather insights that inform the design process.
  • Analyze User and Task Needs: Perform user and task analysis to frame goals and establish effective design solutions.
  • Utilize Field Research Methods: Implement field research techniques such as observation, interviewing, and persona documentation.
  • Conduct Usability Testing and Apply the UX Process: Use usability testing methods and follow the UX process, including task models, user journeys, and wireframing.

Course Information

Online
4.00 units
$795.00
Notes: Students should have the latest version of Adobe Creative Cloud. 

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This course applies to these programs

Instructional Design Front End Development User Experience (UX) Design

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Section ID:

186323

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

The UX Book: Agile UX Design for a Quality User Experience 2nd
by Rex Hartson, Pardha S. Pyla
ISBN / ASIN: 9780128053423

You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 1/10/2025
  • Early Enrollment Discount: $770 ($795 if enrolled after 12/9/2024)
  • Early enrollment advised
  • No UCSD parking permit required
  • No visitors permitted

Note:

This is an Online Asynchronous course. All instruction and course materials delivered and completed online between the published course start and end dates. You will have access to your course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed, if you enroll on or after the published start date. To login to your course, go to your MyExtension account, select My Courses, select this course and then click the link that appears under Online Provider.

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Instructor: Kristian Secor, M.S., Ed.D. Educational Technology

Kristian Secor, M.S., Ed.D. Educational Technology

Developer, educator and author of web and mobile technologies.

Kristian Secor teaches Principle of User Experience, User Experience Design I, and User Interface Design for the User Experience (UX) Design certificate program. 

He has taught web design topics ranging from server-side programming to user experience for ten years, and has taught over 200 courses in seventeen topics. He has produced websites for diverse markets such as school districts and sports franchises. He received a master's degree in eMedia from Quinnipiac University and an Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership from Argosy University.

 

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